Dorothy M. Lewis

Tuesday

Dorothy M. Lewis of Lansdale passed away Aug. 20, 2013 at her home. She was 95.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dewell A. Lewis, who died in 1984.

Born March 11, 1918 in Philadelphia, Dorothy was the daughter of the late William D. and Florence (Martinez) Layne.

Mrs. Lewis was a longtime and dedicated member of St. Stanislaus Church in Lansdale. She was an avid reader and enjoyed puzzles and crocheting. Above all else, Dorothy will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother; she cherished spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed.

Dorothy is survived by four children, Geraldine Collins of Gainesville, Fla., James Lewis and his wife, MaryAnn, of Lansdale, Dorothy Thornton and her husband, Richard, of Bedminster, and Robert Lewis and his wife, Patricia, of Hatfield; 14 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren

and great great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her brother, William Layne, and a granddaughter, Kathryn R. Lewis, who died in 1992.

Her Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Stanislaus Church in Lansdale. Interment was private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy's memory to St. Stanislaus Church, 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, PA 19446, or to Abington Hospice at Warminster, 225 Newtown Road, Warminster, PA 18974. Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home

Lansdale

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